Red River County DUI and DWI Records

Red River County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Clarksville, Texas. If you need to search for a DWI case or get copies of court documents, you can visit in person during regular business hours or send a written request by mail. Misdemeanor DWI cases go through the County Clerk. Felony DWI cases go through the District Clerk and the 5th Judicial District Court. Online records access for Red River County is limited, so in-person or mail requests are the standard approach for most searches.

Red River County Clerk and District Clerk

The County Clerk in Red River County handles all Class A and B misdemeanor DWI records. That covers first and second offense DWI cases. The District Clerk handles all felony DWI records through the 5th Judicial District Court, which includes third offense DWI, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Both offices are at the Red River County Courthouse in Clarksville.

The Red River County Clerk is at 400 N. Walnut Street, Clarksville, TX 75426. The phone is (903) 427-3781. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-in visits are welcome and staff can look up cases by name or cause number. Copy fees are $1.00 per page.

The Red River County District Clerk is at the same address and can be reached at (903) 427-3780. This office maintains all felony criminal records for the county. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov. Online public access to records is limited, so most requests need to be done in person or by mail.

Searching DWI Records in Red River County

To look up a DWI record in Red River County, go to the courthouse in Clarksville during regular business hours. Bring the full name of the person and an approximate year for the case. Staff at the County Clerk or District Clerk office can search by name or cause number and make copies on the spot. Pay the $1.00 per page fee at the time of service.

Mail requests are accepted by both offices. Write a short letter with the name, approximate date, and your contact information. Include a check or money order for the expected copy fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of copies. The Texas Judicial Branch and re:SearchTX may have some docket data for Red River County cases in the 5th District.

Arrest records and incident reports from the Red River County Sheriff's Office and local police departments are available through written public information requests. The Texas Department of Transportation handles crash reports at $6.00 for standard copies and $8.00 for certified copies.

Note: Online access to Red River County DWI records is limited. In-person visits to Clarksville give you the most direct access to case files and documents.

DWI Charges and Penalties in Texas

Texas DWI offenses are defined in Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor: up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. The mandatory minimum is 72 hours in jail. An open container raises that minimum to six days.

A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. The mandatory minimum is 30 days in jail. A BAC test result at or above 0.15 elevates even a first DWI to Class A. The TxDOT impaired driving page provides a full breakdown of penalty levels.

A third DWI is a third degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury is a third degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony with 2 to 20 years in prison. All felony DWI cases in Red River County go through the 5th Judicial District Court.

Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, any driver under 21 with any detectable alcohol in their system faces a DUI charge separate from DWI. This brings fines, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education.

Administrative License Revocation

After a DWI arrest in Red River County, the arresting officer takes the physical license and issues a Notice of Suspension. The Texas DPS manages this process under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524.

You have 15 days from the arrest to request an ALR hearing. Without a request, the suspension starts on day 40. The temporary permit is valid for 40 days. A first refusal to submit to chemical testing brings 180 days of suspension. A failed test at or above 0.08 BAC results in 90 days of suspension. A $125 fee to the Texas DPS is required to reinstate the license.

Note: The ALR suspension is a civil matter and can happen even if the criminal DWI charge is later dropped or dismissed.

Red River County Courts

The 5th Judicial District Court handles all felony criminal cases in Red River County, including felony DWI charges. The County Court at Law handles misdemeanor DWI cases. Both courts meet at the Red River County Courthouse in Clarksville. The County Court also handles probate matters and civil cases under the threshold amount.

For eligible DWI defendants, community supervision or deferred adjudication may be available through the county court. Check with the court clerk for current details and eligibility requirements. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division stores criminal history data from Red River County law enforcement. All DWI enforcement officers are certified through TCOLE under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701.

Driver Records and DPS Information

Order a Texas driving record through the Texas DPS driver record page. Type 2 covers three years. Type 3 covers your full history. Online copies cost $4.00 to $22.00. Mail orders go to Texas DPS, Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates alcohol businesses in Red River County.

The state-level image below shows the Texas DPS official records portal used for DUI and DWI records access across the state.

Texas DPS maintains criminal history and driver records that support DWI case research in Red River County and across Northeast Texas.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Red River County in Northeast Texas. Each has its own courthouse for DWI records.